A variety of breakout sessions on essential adaptation topics that reflect the diverse needs and challenges facing California

Pre-forum workshops on tools and strategies for implementing adaptation solutions

Numerous networking opportunities where participants can share insights, best practices and lessons learned about how to most effectively respond

Forum Participants

The audience will include elected officials, public and private sector leaders, nonprofits, community members and organizations, and researchers from the following sectors:

Air Quality

Agriculture

Biodiversity and Habitat Conservation

Emergency Management

Energy

Environmental Justice

Equitable Development

Forestry

Ocean and Coastal Management

Planning and Urban Design

Public Health

Transportation

Forum History

The Local Government Commission and the State of California organized the first California Adaptation Forum in the state capital, held on August 19 – 20, 2014. The 2014 California Adaptation Forum launched the statewide adaptation conversation by bringing together 800 local, regional and state leaders to form a community of action, committed to addressing California’s adaptation needs. The program featured cutting-edge policies, projects, programs and partnerships, as well as tools and strategies that address the challenges community leaders face in developing and implementing adaptation solutions.